Famous as the inaugural African-American member of the Baseball Writers Association of America, he had a nine-decade-long career as a sports journalist for the Washington Tribune, the Chicago Defender, and the Baltimore NBC affiliate WBAL-TV. Sam Lacy was born on October 23, 1903, in Connecticut. In 1936, Lacy reported on the medals won by African-American runner Jesse Owens at that year’s Summer Olympics (held in Berlin, Germany). Before beginning his career as a journalist, he earned an undergraduate degree in physical education from Howard University and played semi-professional baseball. Scroll below and check our most recent updates about Sam Lacy Net Worth, Salary, Biography, Age, Career, Wiki. Also discover more detailed information about Current Net worth as well as Monthly/Year Salary, Expense, Income Reports!
He was raised in Connecticut and Washington, D.C. by a Native American mother and an African-American father. His first marriage, to Roberta Robinson, resulted in children named Samuel and Michaelyn; he later married Barbara Robinson. He has not shared his parent’s names. We will update Family, Sibling, Spouse and Children’s information. Right now, we don’t have much information about Education Life.
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First Name | Sam |
Last Name | Lacy |
Profession | Journalist |
Died | May 8, 2003 ( age 99) |
Birthday & Zodiac | |
Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Birth Date | October 23, 1903 |
Birthday | October 23 |
Birth Place | Connecticut |
Country | Connecticut |
Height & Weight | |
Height (Approx.) | Not Available |
Weight (Approx.) | Not Available |
Throughout his career, he fought to give minority athletes equal opportunities and pay in the professional sports world.
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 | $1.5 Million. |
Previous Year’s Net Worth (2020) | Under Review |
Annual Salary | Under Review. |
Income Source | Primary Income source Journalist (profession). |
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